© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Commodus TEMPOR FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
190 year| Bronze | 10.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caduceus upright between two crossed cornuacopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMPOR FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior during his reign. Despite his controversial rule, the coin still bears the inscription "TEMPOR FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C," which translates to "Happy Times, Supreme Pontiff, Tribune of the Plebeians, Emperor for the 15th time, Consul for the 6th time, Senator." This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when Commodus was still in power and held a significant amount of influence over the Roman Empire.
